The founder of Judaism -- Abraham
When founded -- 2000 B.C.E.

Religious leaders -- Rabbis control synagogues
God, Moses, Abraham
Star of David and Menorah
Star of David and Menorah

Place of worship -- The synagogue is a place of assembly for worship, education, and community activities.

Where began -- Judaism began as the religion of the Hebrew.

Main beliefs -- believe in the 10 Commandments
believe in only 1 God
all humans are equally God's children

Judaism's god -- They have a god and they belief in power.

Sacred writings -- Torah

Religious practices --Worship in a Synagogue

Religious festivals-Hanukkah- festival of lights
Yom Kippur- day of atonement
Rosh Hashanah- Jewish new year
Passover- they celebrate their freedom


Main Symbols-The Star of David- Lines are intertwined like they believe their lives are
Yarmulkah- skull cap
Menorah- candlestick- eight candles to signify eight days oil lasted when there was only enough for one
Mezuzah- holds 15 verses of the Bible.